Kinston Department of Public Safety spokesman Woody Spencer said around 1:30 a.m., officers with the Gang and Narcotics units patrolled the club’s parking lot.

“Officers observed what looked to be an extremely intoxicated female subject arguing with management,” Spencer said. “Management requested the woman — later identified as Jessika Morgan — to leave the premises. She refused to leave. She was subsequently arrested for second-degree trespassing.”

Spencer continued, “She was transported to Lenoir County (Detention Center) without incident. When they arrived at the jail, she refused to exit the patrol vehicle. She refused to walk toward the jail. When they were walking her to the magistrate’s office, she kicked an officer in the leg.”

Morgan received misdemeanor charges of assault on a government official, resisting a public officer, intoxicated and disruptive, and second-degree trespassing.

A KDPS arrest report indicates she refused to give officers personal identification information and of a nearest relative’s name. Another report shows Smith also refused to give a family contact.

Kinston Department of Public Safety spokesman Woody Spencer said around 1:30 a.m., officers with the Gang and Narcotics units patrolled the club’s parking lot.

“Officers observed what looked to be an extremely intoxicated female subject arguing with management,” Spencer said. “Management requested the woman — later identified as Jessika Morgan — to leave the premises. She refused to leave. She was subsequently arrested for second-degree trespassing.”

Spencer continued, “She was transported to Lenoir County (Detention Center) without incident. When they arrived at the jail, she refused to exit the patrol vehicle. She refused to walk toward the jail. When they were walking her to the magistrate’s office, she kicked an officer in the leg.”

Morgan received misdemeanor charges of assault on a government official, resisting a public officer, intoxicated and disruptive, and second-degree trespassing.

A KDPS arrest report indicates she refused to give officers personal identification information and of a nearest relative’s name. Another report shows Smith also refused to give a family contact.

“Junious Smith was arrested for second-degree trespass, but he was very polite about the whole deal,” Spencer said.

Morgan received a secured bond of $1,500 and the magistrate on duty issued Smith a $300 unsecured bond.

Both are due in Lenoir County District Court for first appearances Dec. 16.

“This is an embarrassing situation for The Free Press and for the employees involved,” Free Press Editor Bryan Hanks said. “Jessika and Junious — just like everyone in our newsroom — realize they are held to a higher standard. I know they are both going to emerge from this situation more mature and ready to continue serving The Free Press and its loyal readers.”